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Benny “Ben” DeBonis

Benny “Ben” DeBonis, 70, Marion, passed away at 8:39 pm on Thursday, September 19, 2024, at Marion Health. He was born in Marion, Indiana, on Friday, July 30, 1954, to Joseph and Dorothy (Keene) DeBonis.   Ben graduated from Mississinewa High School and attended Indiana State University. He was a member of the St. Paul … Read more

Edward “Ed” L. Harrison

Edward “Ed” L. Harrison, 88, of Marion, passed away peacefully at 8:52 pm on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He went to spend eternity with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Ed was born in Miami County, Indiana, on December 20, 1935, and he was the son of Melvin and Golda … Read more

Rita Eileen Barber

Rita Eileen Barber, 72, Sweetser, passed away at 1:28 pm on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at Marion Health from pulmonary embolism. She was born in Medaryville, Indiana, on Friday, November 23, 1951, to Keith and Peggy (Myers) Taylor. She had an infectious smile that lit up a room.   Rita graduated from West Central High … Read more

Miami County’s Women’s Giving Circle awards $7,000 to local organizations

PERU, IN- Peru Civic Center was bustling last Thursday during the annual Boomerang Sisterhood Women’s Giving Circle event. Over 30 women from the Boomerang Sisterhood, Miami County’s women’s giving circle, attended the event where the group granted $7,000 to local charitable organizations. The group, funded by membership, has granted over $75,000 since it first began … Read more

Wabash Valley Dance Theater pleased to offer Ballroom Dance classes and Yoga this Fall

WABASH, IN- Wabash Valley Dance Theater (WVDT) is excited to announce fall offerings for ballroom dance and yoga! Whether you’re looking to learn something new, improve your dance skills, or simply have fun, these classes offer a fantastic opportunity for everyone to get moving. Ballroom classes are taught by Matthew S. Smith, owner of Art … Read more

Elizabeth M. Rayn

Elizabeth M. Rayn, affectionately known as “Mackie,” departed life on September 17, 2024, in Anderson, Indiana, leaving behind a legacy that embodies a spirit of hard work, independence, and unwavering strength. Born on August 19, 1942, in Marion, Indiana, she thrived in her hometown, becoming a beloved figure in the community and a cherished presence … Read more